Panasonic GF5 vs Samsung NX3000

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GF5 versus Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GF5 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NX3000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the GF5 scores vs the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF5 compared to the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and NX3000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and NX3000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GF5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.